A MAN is wanted by police in relation to an alleged theft and assault in Frankston. Police allege that at 4.15pm on 27 September, a man entered a drive through bottle shop and grabbed a slab of alcohol. He pushed past a woman working at the store and ran away. The man police wish to speak to is described as “Caucasian in appearance and aged in his 30’s-40’s with a solid build”. Police believe he may have a tattoo on his left thumb. He was wearing an LA Lakers beanie, orange jumper, green cargo pants, and Nike sneakers. An image…
Author: Bayside News
By Isabelle Harris THE disco music has stopped, the lights are off, and no wheels can be heard on the floor. But online, colourful skates abound, retro music astounds, and skaters share new tricks. Since the onset of coronavirus and subsequent “iso trends”, roller-skating has hit a new high with more people than ever buying skates. Previously hugely popular in the 80s and 90s, roller-skating and rollerblading has made a comeback via social media. This interest has mainly been fuelled by videos posted to Instagram and TikTok, showcasing people demonstrating new tricks and “aesthetic” or highly colourful and fashionable skates.…
IT’S time to start preparing for the upcoming fire season. Fire Action Week was last week, an initiative which aims to remind people to conduct fuel reduction measures. Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said residents should share their fire season plans with neighbours to keep each other safe. “Talk to your family members and neighbours about the risks in your area, as well as what you will do and where you will go in the event of a fire or high risk day,” he said. “October is the best time to prepare. Don’t leave it too late to put fire…
Police have impounded a Dandenong North man’s car after he was found driving while unlicensed in Frankston this afternoon (21 October). Officers from Frankston were patrolling the Oliver’s Hill car park when they noticed an unregistered Ford. Members spoke to the 21-year-old driver and examined his vehicle which was found to have three bald tyres. The car was impounded and the driver is expected to be charged on summons for traffic offences. His three passengers, a 20-year-old man from Mickleham, a 24-year-old man from Mildura and a 24-year-old man from Keysborough were all given penalty notices for breaching Chief Health…
A LIVESTREAM of the Mordialloc boat ramp has gone up, giving boaters a better view of the conditions at Port Phillip Bay before they hit the water. The online camera feed went up last month on the Boating Vic app and website. Cameras are now operating at the boat ramps in Hastings, Torquay, Queenscliff, Point Richards, St Leonards, Stony Point, Corinella, Safety Beach, and Mornington Schnapper Point. Maritime Safety Director Cameron Toy said “we know that many Victorian boaters love to check boat ramp cameras before heading out. Boating Vic users can access these images at the same time as…